New Orleans

Cheap Car Hire in New Orleans

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Cheapflights insights for New Orleans car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Orleans, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in New Orleans?

For the best savings on car hire in New Orleans, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R761/day – about 1 269% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, the most affordable car hire company right now is Priceless, offering prices from just R25,22/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at R27,97/day.

What is the best car rental company in New Orleans?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New Orleans is Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 79 reviews). Dollar (rated 4.3/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans?

At New Orleans, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R745. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 004 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In New Orleans, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R745. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 004 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R745

February

R923

March

R971

April

R988

May

R1 004

June

R939

July

R971

August

R858

September

R826

October

R890

November

R842

December

R826

What car do most people hire in New Orleans?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Orleans. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Orleans?

Both Avis and Ace have 4 locations in New Orleans, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in New Orleans

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2026.

Hertz

5,7
Fair
79 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,9

Dollar

4,3
Mediocre
56 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

5,8

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

3,6

Thrifty

3,6
Poor
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,2

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

4,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,7

Sixt

7,0
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

8,0

Budget

6,3
Okay
29 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,4

Avis

4,9
Mediocre
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,3

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

5,9

Economy Rent a Car

3,7
Poor
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,4

Comfort

4,4

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

4,7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in New Orleans from about R5 904 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Orleans?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in New Orleans for a month is certainly possible.

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